Iran says Israel is main obstacle to US memorandum implementation
Iran’s foreign minister says Israel is the biggest hurdle to enacting a memorandum of understanding signed between Tehran and Washington.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has declared that Israel stands as the principal obstacle to the implementation of the memorandum of understanding signed between Tehran and Washington. During a meeting with education directors across Iran, Araghchi highlighted that the United States began violating the memorandum just two weeks after its signing, moving in alignment with Iran's interests according to Al Hadath.
Emphasizing the diplomatic achievement, Araghchi stated, "This was a victory for the Iranian people. It was the result of resistance shown during the war, which forced the enemy to accept Iran's demands." The memorandum, aimed at ensuring freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz as a precursor to a final agreement, encountered delays due to disagreements over the strait's security.
The escalation began on February 28 when the United States and Israel launched attacks on Iran, leading Tehran to retaliate against both Israeli and American sites in the region. A ceasefire agreement was reached in April, preceding the expiration of the 60-day deadline for Tehran and Washington to finalize an agreement under the memorandum, which was signed on June 17.
The memorandum outlined a 60-day window to reach a comprehensive deal addressing broader issues, including Iran's nuclear program and US sanctions on Tehran.
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